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This year
2023
France beat New Zealand in opening game of the Rugby World Cup
Fabien Galthié’s men scored two second-half tries to finish over the top of the Kiwis.
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Sep 8th 2023, 10:49 PM
Ten-man Fulham earn shock late point at Arsenal
Joao Palhinha’s 87th-minute strike was enough for the visitors to take a point away from the Emirates.
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Aug 26th 2023, 6:57 PM
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
Plenty for fans to enjoy this weekend.
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Aug 18th 2023, 3:03 PM
'Farrell has been retired if you read the media, which is ridiculous'
The England captain has been facing criticism again.
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Mar 1st 2023, 12:36 PM
Is Super Rugby's new 'Yellow Card Upgrade' system the answer?
Speaking on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra, ex-Ireland analyst Eoin Toolan welcomed the change.
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Feb 15th 2023, 7:30 PM
Last year
2022
'You've got to give Gibson-Park that leeway to play how he feels the momentum'
The Leinster man has become a key player for Ireland under Andy Farrell.
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Jul 6th 2022, 1:12 PM
'It's absolutely cruel but I don't know what else they could do'
Munster came out on the wrong side of rugby’s latest penalty shoot-out.
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May 9th 2022, 4:40 PM
Calling readers of The42: Help us plan our future
We want your input into how our sports journalism can best serve you.
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Apr 19th 2022, 9:36 PM
'The Leinster wins are nearly becoming too frequent for this to be a rivalry anymore'
The latest episode of Rugby Weekly Extra for members of The42 dug into Leinster’s win in Limerick.
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Apr 4th 2022, 3:41 PM
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Enjoy 50% off The42 membership in our flash sale - this weekend only
You have until Monday to avail of our incredible offer.
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Nov 25th 2021, 5:10 PM
It’s your last chance to enjoy 50% off The42 membership in our flash sale
You have until the end of the day to avail of our incredible offer.
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Nov 25th 2021, 7:00 AM
Here's what is coming up for members of The42 this week
We go again…
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Mar 28th 2021, 9:30 PM
Andy Farrell's Ireland show promise but hard work is still ahead
The lineout and scrum were superb during this championship but there’s lots of work to do elsewhere.
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Mar 24th 2021, 7:52 AM
Here are the benefits your membership of The42 will deliver this week
Another busy week lies ahead…
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Jan 17th 2021, 8:00 PM
'Unfortunately, Connacht just made the wrong decision in this case'
The final scrum offered Andy Friend’s men a 15v13 chance to win late on against Munster.
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Jan 11th 2021, 3:20 PM
Give the gift of The42 to the sports fan in your life this Christmas...
Need a Secret Santa present for someone who knows their pillar positions from their Pillar Caffreys? We’ve got the solution to your problems.
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Dec 11th 2020, 4:58 PM
Something for everyone in the audience: Here's what's on the menu for The42 members this week
Get ready for another big week…
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Nov 29th 2020, 8:00 PM
'Gibson-Park has the potential to cause defences a huge amount of problems'
The Ireland scrum-half came in for praise on this week’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.
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Nov 17th 2020, 10:26 AM
Here's what you can expect from your membership of The42 this week
Sportswriting chat, GAA icons, a coaching masterclass and another journey through space and time.
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May 26th 2020, 12:00 PM
Your support for The42 means more than ever
We’re committed to telling the story of Irish sport each day despite these uncertain times.
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Apr 1st 2020, 4:38 PM
Join The42 for a special Guinness Six Nations event to preview Ireland's clash with France
We’re hosting a night of rugby chat at Dublin’s DTwo Bar on Thursday, 12 March.
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Mar 5th 2020, 9:25 AM
This is what you can expect from your membership of The42 this week
Everyone’s joined up already, yeah?
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Feb 11th 2020, 2:15 PM
Love The42? Become a member and support your favourite sports news source
Members will receive a load of cool benefits but – relax, comment section – nothing will change on the site.
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Aug 1st 2019, 6:15 PM
'Heroin ripped through Dublin... And this place we loved was at the heart of the city’s epidemic'
Dubs footballer star Philly McMahon recalls growing up in Ballymun in the 1980s and ’90s.
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Dec 31st 2017, 3:30 PM
'I was asked dozens of times in the aftermath what was it like to lose £2 million on a rugby match'
Remembering Harry Findlay’s ill-advised bet on a New Zealand-France match.
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Dec 26th 2017, 11:00 AM
The42's first book Behind The Lines is full of great Irish sports stories... and out now
If you like sportswriting, you’ll love this.
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Nov 15th 2017, 8:25 PM
Looking good does not make you an expert - why online training is a trap
Sarah Cremen is not staunchly against online training, but there are better ways to spend your money.
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Sep 17th 2017, 1:00 PM
Poll: Will you watch Conor McGregor take on Floyd Mayweather?
Give it to us straight. Honest answers only.
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Jun 16th 2017, 12:45 PM
'Walking out at the Maracana brought a tear to me eye. I never had those moments with GB'
Ollie Dingley is an Irish athlete, he’s proud to represent Ireland and has once again reiterated his desire to put Ireland on the diving map.
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Apr 15th 2017, 11:00 AM
The Redzone: Does a mild card weekend mean we need more or less playoff teams?
Roger Goodell wants more teams in the postseason, but is it a good idea?
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Jan 9th 2017, 4:39 PM
John Kavanagh previews UFC 202 on the night before Conor McGregor's huge Nate Diaz rematch
The stakes are high in Vegas this weekend.
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Aug 19th 2016, 11:58 PM
10 last-minute tips from someone who's better at Fantasy Football than you
Winner of The42′s league last year, Mark McGettigan, shares his thoughts on the popular game.
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Aug 8th 2015, 12:43 AM
Join us for the Ireland-France game with Off The Ball and win a trip to Edinburgh
We’re lining out with guests like Keith Wood and Shane Jennings before the big game in the Aviva.
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Feb 13th 2015, 8:00 AM
FAQs for The42: Answering your questions about our big plans for the future
We’re changing our name and growing our team.
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Dec 26th 2014, 6:05 PM
We're changing from TheScore.ie to The42... here's why
We’ve big plans for 2015.
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Dec 24th 2013, 2:01 PM